Get Rid of Sticky Tree Sap Stains from Your Bra: Here's How!

Tree sap can be a tough stain to get out of any fabric, much less the delicate material of your bra. But don’t despair! Here are a few techniques that can help you remove tree sap from your bras without damaging the material.


Updated 11 Mar 2023

By Blaž Stančič

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Using Laundry Detergent

  1. Put on rubber gloves to protect your skin from detergent.
  2. Lay the bra flat and use a spoon or other blunt tool to scrape off as much of the sap as possible.
  3. Create a paste with a small amount of laundry detergent and some warm water.
  4. Dab the paste onto the stain and let it sit for five to ten minutes.
  5. Dampen a washcloth with warm water and gently scrub the stained area until the sap comes off.
  6. Rinse the area with clean water and pat dry with a towel.
  7. Repeat the process if necessary.

Using Dish Soap and Vinegar

  1. Lay the bra flat and scrape off as much of sap as possible.
  2. Mix one part white vinegar with two parts dish soap until it reaches a soapy consistency.
  3. Dab the mixture onto the stain and let it sit for five to ten minutes.
  4. Scrub stained area using a soft bristle brush, being sure not to damage the fabric.
  5. Rinse the area with clean water and pat dry with a towel.
  6. Repeat the process if necessary.

Using Rubbing Alcohol

  1. Lay bra flat and scrape off as much of the sap as possible.
  2. Dip a cloth in rubbing alcohol and dab onto the stained area until it is completely saturated.
  3. Let the area sit for five to ten minutes before scrubbing off with a soft bristle brush.
  4. Rinse the area with clean water and pat dry with a towel.
  5. Repeat the process if necessary.

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